In Memory Of
HACKETT, LEARO AYLMER HENRY
Service Details
Date of Birth:
-0001-11-30
Rank:
Captain
Unit:
10th Bn.
Regiment:
Royal Irish Rifles
Former Regiment:
formerly Royal Munster Fusiliers
Date of Death:
1918-04-24
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Commemoration
Grave Reference:
III. A. 7.
Cemetery:
MINTY FARM CEMETERY
Localitly:
Langemark-Poelkapelle, West-V.
Country:
Belgium
Additional Information
Decorations:
M C
Citations:
LG Sup 17 September 1917 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in commanding his company during an attack. In conjunction with another company he knocked out an enemy strong point, capturing 30 officers and 70 of other ranks, also five machine guns. Throughout the day he set a splendid example of leadership."
Son of Edward A. and Emilie Elliott Hackett, of Castletown, Ballycumber, King's Co. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918
